Justin II
Emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 565 to 574 (520-578)
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Summary
Justin II was born on 520[1] in Constantinople[2]. He died on October 4, 578[3], in Constantinople[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,202 views/month, #6,832 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: October 5, 578[7]
- Mother: Vigilantia[8]
- Spouse: Sophia[9]
- Child: Arabia[10], Tiberius II Constantine[11]
- Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[12]
- Position held: Byzantine emperor[13], ancient Roman senator[14]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family: Justinian dynasty[17]
- Commons category: Iustinus II[18]
- Given name: Justin[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:Iustinus II[20]
- Medical condition: insanity[21]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Yuzhakov Big Encyclopedia[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 6[26], New International Encyclopedia[27]
- Name in native language: Ιουστίνος Β'[28], Flavius Iustinus Iunior Augustus[29]
- Time period: Roman Empire[30], Byzantine Egypt[31]
- Sibling: Marcellus[32], Praejecta[33]
Why It Matters
Justin II has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Justin II born?
Justin II was born in Constantinople[2].
Where did Justin II die?
Justin II died in Constantinople[4].
Who were Justin II's parents?
Justin II's mother was Vigilantia[8].
Who was Justin II married to?
Justin II's spouses include Sophia[9].
What did Justin II do for work?
Justin II worked as a politician[5].